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PETA Foundation

Corporate Counsel

PETA Foundation, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Experienced Nonprofit Legal Counsel in the D.C. Metro Area | Legal Ops Leader Corporate Counsel

Corporate Legal Affairs

Foundation to Support Animal Protection (PETA Foundation)

Position Objective:

To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division of the Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters that arise during the conduct of the charitable programs of the organization and its supported organizations, including in the fields of contracts, lobbying and other regulatory compliance, publications and intellectual property, corporate governance and policy, data privacy, planned giving, insurance, and animal protection issues.

Term of Employment:

Full-time, Exempt

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist and support the General Counsel with their management of the operations and affairs of the Corporate Legal Affairs division under their supervision by:

Conducting legal research and analysis and providing legal advice and representation on various issues and affairs pertaining to the day‑to‑day operation of non‑profit, tax‑exempt organizations

Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts

Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements

Reviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio‑visual content

Providing legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programs

Assisting with employment law matters

Maintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses

Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals

Maintaining the organization’s service contracts with supported organizations

Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of charity and animal protection issues, statutes, and regulations

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

J.D. and a minimum of eight years of legal experience in the areas identified under Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Member in good standing of a state bar association

Ability to work in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office at least twice per week

Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills

Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints

Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues

Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Vacation time, medical, dental, vision plans, life and ADD insurance, long and short‑term disability, and 401(k). View premiums and other information here: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/work-at-peta/jobs-benefits/.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Non‑profit Organization Management

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